Highest Anemia prevalence

Country: Yemen - Year: 2000 - Prevalence: 66.1%

Lowest Anemia prevalence

Country: Australia - Year: 2010 - Prevalence: 7.3%

Key Trends in Anemia

High Anemia in LMICs: Countries like Afghanistan (35.7%) and Bangladesh (35.6%) had very high anemia prevalence in 2000, indicating nutritional and healthcare deficiencies.

Lower Rates in High-Income Countries: Countries like Australia (8.0%) and Austria (11.7%) had considerably lower anemia prevalence, reflecting better access to iron-rich diets and healthcare.

Disparities Persist: Even within the same region, disparities exist. For instance, Brazil (26.9%) vs. Argentina (18.7%) in 2000.

Potential Risk Factor: Anemia prevalence consistently appears higher in countries with poor maternal health indicators, suggesting a link with maternal complications.

📊General Trends📊

Extremely High MMR in Fragile States Afghanistan reported an alarmingly high MMR of 1450 per 100,000 live births in 2000, among the worst globally.

Better Outcomes in Developed Nations Australia and Austria show MMRs comparable to global best standards, reflecting effective healthcare systems.

MMR and Health Systems High MMR is often indicative of systemic health system weaknesses, including access to skilled birth attendants and emergency obstetric care.

Highest Anemia drop

Country: Brazil - Drop: 10.10% (from 26.90% in 2000 to 16.80% in 2015)

Highest MMR drop

Country: Afghanistan - Drop: 749.00 (from 1450.00 in 2000 to 701.00 in 2015)

📊High-Risk Countries In 2000, Yemen had the highest anemia prevalence (66.1%), while Afghanistan had the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR) at 1450 deaths per 100,000 live births, highlighting severe health system challenges.

📊Progress & Gaps Average MMR dropped from 165 (in 2000) to ~118 in 2015, but disparities remain — particularly in countries with ongoing conflict or limited healthcare access. ​

This dashboard is the final project submission for the PYTHON BASICS & BEYOND course offered by The Graph Courses.

A huge thank you to The Graph Courses for providing such a wonderful and informative learning experience! The lessons were incredibly insightful, and the hands-on approach made complex concepts much more accessible. This work has been completed as the final project for the course.

Special thanks to our dedicated team of instructors and coordinators for their unwavering support: Sabina Rodriguez Velásquez, Ivan Ogasawara, Joy Vaz, Kene David Nwosu, Sara Botero Mesa, and Keiser Olivia. Your guidance and expertise have made this journey truly enriching—thank you for your hard work and commitment!